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English antique sterling silver tea tongs more commonly known as sugar nips, marked to one bowl with the lion passant and a makers mark of TS which is the mark of Thomas Stoddart of Newcastle.
These are in exceptional condition with no damage or repairs.
They measure 111mm in length.
DATE | c,1750 |
MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Thomas Stoddart |
ASSAY OFFICE | … |
WEIGHT (Grammes) | 22 |
WEIGHT (Troy) | 0.70 |
REF:- | 669N |
Origin | English |
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Period | George II 1727-1760 |
Sponsor/Maker | Thomas Stoddart |
REF CODE | 669N |
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Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.